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Poco A Poco Ranch

 
 
 
Bulverde estate rental - Main house (left) attaches to 'blue room' and pool shares wall w/ 'smoke house'
Main house (left) attaches to 'blue room' and pool shares wall w/ 'smoke house'
 
Bulverde estate rental - Main house (left) attaches to 'blue room' and pool shares wall w/ 'smoke house'

Main house (left) attaches to 'blue room' and pool shares wall w/ 'smoke house'

Main house entrance, bell tower, bottle tree, glassed-in porch, sitting room

Main house entrance, bell tower, bottle tree, glassed-in porch, sitting room

Left is the blue room, on the right main house, groomed, grassed yard!

Left is the blue room, on the right main house, groomed, grassed yard!

Coziest den in the main house, fireplace, TV with DVD, bar, grand gathering spot

Coziest den in the main house, fireplace, TV with DVD, bar, grand gathering spot

Modern, well-stocked kitchen, top notch appliances, use veggies from our garden!

Modern, well-stocked kitchen, top notch appliances, use veggies from our garden!

main house kitchen

main house kitchen

Master Main floor level with attached bath

Master Main floor level with attached bath

downstairs master bath with tub/shower combo

downstairs master bath with tub/shower combo

Dining room, great view of grounds and beautiful old oak trees

Dining room, great view of grounds and beautiful old oak trees

dining/sitting room main house

dining/sitting room main house

TV nook, entry to bath, daybed, cubby under stairs full of games, and toys

TV nook, entry to bath, daybed, cubby under stairs full of games, and toys

Main house upstairs master - coziest bed in Texas

Main house upstairs master - coziest bed in Texas

Main house upstairs, kid room, 5 twins, tiny TV with VHS and huge library of VHS

Main house upstairs, kid room, 5 twins, tiny TV with VHS and huge library of VHS

upstairs master

upstairs master

Upstairs bathroom with shower, shared by master and kid room

Upstairs bathroom with shower, shared by master and kid room

Patio and poolside lounge area

Patio and poolside lounge area

Blue room, 2 full beds + bath with shower

Blue room, 2 full beds + bath with shower

Backyard fish pond overlooking Smokehouse another lovely private sitting area

Backyard fish pond overlooking Smokehouse another lovely private sitting area

Smokehouse - fully stocked house with kitchen, laundry room, his/her bathroom

Smokehouse - fully stocked house with kitchen, laundry room, his/her bathroom

Smokehouse master with attached bath

Smokehouse master with attached bath

Smokehouse bath

Smokehouse bath

Play barn - ping pong, pool, card table

Play barn - ping pong, pool, card table

Tiny room with attached bath in play barn - great for a babysitter

Tiny room with attached bath in play barn - great for a babysitter

Per night (USD) $850
Per week $3,500
  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps15
  • 4 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Bulverde vacation estate rental
Hill Country Family Ranch 25 miles from San Antonio

Beautifully restored German 1860s homestead nestled in the Texas Hill Country. Perfect for families - 3-house compound on 450 gorgeous acres. Sleeps up to 20 people. Owned and decorated by top San Antonio designer, this home has been published. Poco A Poco has hosted many VIPs; a former Texas Governor, actors, San Antonio business tycoons and many admiring socialites. Luke Perry stayed here when he was filming 8 Seconds. The main house has a full kitchen (incredibly well-stocked) with a cozy living room and fireplace, a wonderful spot for playing games, reading books or just visiting, a lovely dining room with seating for up to 8 people with attaching sitting area. There is a master bedroom and bathroom with tub. Upstairs is a kid room with 5 twin beds. There is a shared bathroom with shower and a lovely master with king. Adjacent to the main house is the blue room – it is a little house with 2 full beds and a bath with shower. There is another house we call the smokehouse (it was originally truly a smokehouse). It has a full kitchen, laundry room, master with a queen and bath with vanity, tub/shower. There is a crib in this house and a sofa in this house that would be perfect for a child. We have a lovely pool, playground, bikes. We are minutes to upscale grocery store, shopping, Boerne/Bulverde restaurants and antique stores. 25 minutes to San Antonio. We are 3 miles to Guadalupe State Park. Also a few miles to Anhalt, a dancehall first established in 1887.

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About margaret walker

Our grandparents bought and began preserving this property in 1950. Our mother, a well-renowned interior designer from San Antonio has further updated it and showered it with love and gorgeous attention to detail.

margaret walker purchased this estate in 1950
Why margaret walker chose Bulverde

We've celebrated birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, yearly cousin's camp, a wedding, many a dinner party at our family ranch. Girl's weekends, boy's weekends! Picnics, dinners under the stars. The prettiest sunsets in Texas. We have beautifully groomed grounds. You could spend the whole day lounging by the pool. Once you get here you never want to leave. It is an enclave of relaxation and tranquility. It is simply good for you soul!

What makes this estate unique

It is a decorator's paradise with antiques, intricate textured upholstery, the most comfortable beds, pillows, (all allergen free). Courtney has decorated houses all over the world from London to Aspen to Cabo. Her ranch showcases some of our favorite finds. You could spend the whole day just enjoying her treasures peppered throughout the houses. It's quirky and quaint - most of all comfortable and cozy!

Bulverde estate rental - Main house (left) attaches to 'blue room' and pool shares wall w/ 'smoke house'

Main house (left) attaches to 'blue room' and pool shares wall w/ 'smoke house'

Main house entrance, bell tower, bottle tree, glassed-in porch, sitting room

Main house entrance, bell tower, bottle tree, glassed-in porch, sitting room

Left is the blue room, on the right main house, groomed, grassed yard!

Left is the blue room, on the right main house, groomed, grassed yard!

Coziest den in the main house, fireplace, TV with DVD, bar, grand gathering spot

Coziest den in the main house, fireplace, TV with DVD, bar, grand gathering spot

Modern, well-stocked kitchen, top notch appliances, use veggies from our garden!

Modern, well-stocked kitchen, top notch appliances, use veggies from our garden!

main house kitchen

main house kitchen

Master Main floor level with attached bath

Master Main floor level with attached bath

downstairs master bath with tub/shower combo

downstairs master bath with tub/shower combo

Dining room, great view of grounds and beautiful old oak trees

Dining room, great view of grounds and beautiful old oak trees

dining/sitting room main house

dining/sitting room main house

TV nook, entry to bath, daybed, cubby under stairs full of games, and toys

TV nook, entry to bath, daybed, cubby under stairs full of games, and toys

Main house upstairs master - coziest bed in Texas

Main house upstairs master - coziest bed in Texas

Main house upstairs, kid room, 5 twins, tiny TV with VHS and huge library of VHS

Main house upstairs, kid room, 5 twins, tiny TV with VHS and huge library of VHS

upstairs master

upstairs master

Upstairs bathroom with shower, shared by master and kid room

Upstairs bathroom with shower, shared by master and kid room

Patio and poolside lounge area

Patio and poolside lounge area

Blue room, 2 full beds + bath with shower

Blue room, 2 full beds + bath with shower

Backyard fish pond overlooking Smokehouse another lovely private sitting area

Backyard fish pond overlooking Smokehouse another lovely private sitting area

Smokehouse - fully stocked house with kitchen, laundry room, his/her bathroom

Smokehouse - fully stocked house with kitchen, laundry room, his/her bathroom

Smokehouse master with attached bath

Smokehouse master with attached bath

Smokehouse bath

Smokehouse bath

Play barn - ping pong, pool, card table

Play barn - ping pong, pool, card table

Tiny room with attached bath in play barn - great for a babysitter

Tiny room with attached bath in play barn - great for a babysitter

Nearest Airport : San Antonio International Airport at 26 Miles
Nearest Motorway : 281 at 5 Miles
Car: necessary

Only 26 miles from San Antonio airport, beautiful, convenient hill country spot, great springboard for exploring San Antonio and the hill country. 38 miles to SeaWorld, 30 miles to Alamo, 26 miles to Schlitterbahn, 20 miles to Natural Bridge Caverns, 1.5 hrs to Fredericksburg and Enchanted Rock, 450 acres to explore, wonderful patio, grounds for relaxing, swimming, playground, badminton court, antiquing in Boerne

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Rental Rates for this vacation estate rental in Bulverde, Texas

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Base Rate
$850
$3,500
2 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Property Damage Protection $89
Tax Rate 10.0%

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation estate rental in Bulverde, Texas

Property Type:
  • estate

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Theme:
  • Luxury
  • Family
  • Away From It All

General:
  • Telephone ...
    (2)
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided ...
    bath and pool towels
  • Washing Machine ...
    in the smokehouse
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    in the smokehouse
  • Fireplace ...
    2 in smokehouse (one in the master, one in the living room), one in the main house living room
  • Hair Dryer
  • Wood Stove ...
    in the blue room
  • Living Room

Kitchen:
  • Kitchen ...
    (2) 2 well-stocked kitchens, one in Main, one in smokehouse
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Pantry Items ...
    condiments, spices, oils
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    TONS
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator ...
    (2)
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Mainhouse upstairs - toilet , shower , this bath is shared with upstairs master and kid's room
    Mainhouse downstairs - toilet , combination tub/shower , attached to master, another entrance by TV nook
    Blue house - toilet , shower
    Smokehouse - toilet , combination tub/shower , double entry, toilet in separate room attached to vanity

Bedrooms:
  • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 15
  • Main house kid room - 5 twin/ single , 2nd story of the main house
    Mainhouse upstairs master - 1 king , This king bed is 'more comfortable than the Ritz!'
    Mainhouse Master downstairs - 1 double , Connects to dining room and private bath with tub
    Blue room (separate house by Mainhouse) - 2 double , Precious house with one room, two beds and attached bath
    Smokehouse - 1 queen , Another separate house, with kitchen, his/her bath, fireplac
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player ...
    2
  • Books ...
    oodles - design books, photography, pet, cookbooks, travel, novels, magazine
  • Game Room
  • Games ...
    board games, cards
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Pool Table
  • Toys
  • Video Library ...
    for tiny TV in kid room - tons of VHS
  • Television ...
    (3) all in mainhouse
  • Stereo ...
    with indoor and outdoor speakers

Outside:
  • Bicycles ...
    2 mountain bikes
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck / Patio ...
    (3) the compound is surrounded by patio and different seating areas
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    huge seasonal garden with vegetables, herbs, flowers all for your use

Suitability:
  • limited accessibility
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    30
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only

Pool / Spa:
  • Private Pool

Onsite Services:
  • Massage
  • Private Chef

Attractions:
  • churches
  • restaurants
  • health/beauty spa

Leisure Activities:
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
  • horseshoes
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives
  • antiquing
  • bird watching
  • walking

Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • ATM/bank
  • massage therapist
  • medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • golf
  • mountain biking
  • water tubing
  • kayaking
  • equestrian events
  • hiking
  • rafting

Reviews for this vacation estate rental in Bulverde, Texas

Poco A Poco Ranch
average rating of 5.0 based on 3 reviews
business
Poco A Poco Ranch
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p442580vb
210-336-6194
Bulverde Hill Country
Washington, DC, U.S.
5

Fantastic stay during spring break !

5 of 5
Submitted: April 9, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
We stayed at the Poco a Poco Ranch during spring break this year. We had a fabulous time and everybody really enjoyed it. My husband and I were there with my children, age 7 and 10, and my parents. My father took several walks with the children on the property and they all enjoyed the experience of discovering something new every day. My husband and I enjoyed playing pool in the separate house in the evenings. We all enjoyed the swimming pool,roasting marshmallows in the fire pit by the pool in the evenings, and the good food that we got at the nearby grocery store( including specialty breads and fabulous steaks). We also enjoyed meals out, nearby or in the neighboring towns, such as Boerne. Another highlight was the visit to the Guadalupe River State Park, a few minutes by car from the house.

About the property itself, we just couldn't be happier. Everything was incredibly well arranged, well thought and perfectly enjoyable. Everything gave us a feeling of discovery about more and more nice things that we found there, and weren't even listed. The house decoration was truly remarkable, and even better than it looks in the vrbo pictures.
I would definitely recommend a stay there to anyone. Again, we couldn't have been happier there. Also, the owners gave us incredibly high attention any time we had a question, and were prompt and incredibly accommodating for everything, beyond our highest expectations. They came up with a moka coffee maker, just because I like Italian moka coffee and then brand new toaster and a food processor. Thanks to that, for instance, we made smoothies everyday with the fresh fruit from the local grocery store.
We all, from age 7 to 82, had a truly memorable vacation there.

Thank you so much again. What a great and relaxing vacation !
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Poco A Poco Ranch
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p442580vb
210-336-6194
Bulverde Hill Country
San Antonio
5

Best Cousins Weekend Ever!

5 of 5
Submitted: January 7, 2013 Stayed: October 2012
We've been going for several years to Hunt to have all the cousins get together. This year we chose Poco a Poco instead, and what a treat it was for everyone! We never left the property except to run into town for more groceries because no one wanted to leave to go to a restaurant.The kids had a bal! They ranged in age from 9 months to 13 years. The 13 year old told me that this was "way more fun than he thought it would be"! We cooked on the open fire and sat under the grape arbor and ate and drank and never wanted to leave. The kids swam and played on the playground and felt free to roam around and explore. I can't wait to go again! The scales of tension and stress literally fall from your shoulders as you sit and soak up the aura of the beautiful Hill Country.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Poco A Poco Ranch
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p442580vb
210-336-6194
Bulverde Hill Country
San Antonio, Texas
5

Happy Space

5 of 5
Submitted: December 12, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
I have been lucky enough to stay here three times so far- and I am definitely coming back! Poco a Poco is a special place- a dreamy combination of rustic ranch and inviting comfort. The compound itself is an old farmhouse and smokehouse that is graciously restored with pitch perfect furnishings and accommodation and layered with generations of interesting family history. I wish I was back there right now! If you're a cook, you will love the gorgeous marble countertops and the fully stocked kitchen. I prefer hanging out by the fireplace just next to the kitchen, sipping on that first cup of morning coffee, and later in the day grilling a steak on the tree -shaded back patio that also has a sweet little pool. Down the road is Guadalupe State Park where you can kayak or tube down the river, and Boerne is a cute little town with great shopping, restaurants and entertainment. I just like sinking into the comfort of Poco a Poco itself, hanging out with my kids and exploring the beautiful property. Poco a Poco is the sweet spot of VRBO vacations. :)
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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